KUCCPS opens TVET applications, requirements, and cuts fees: How to apply.
KUCCPS opens TVET applications, requirements, and cuts fees: How to apply.
Eligible candidates have until August 22, 2025 to apply for placement into diploma, craft certificate, and artisan certificate courses on the KUCCPS portal.
For applicants to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs, the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) portal is now available again.
The application period for the September 2025 intake will last for two weeks, according to a statement released by KUCCPS.
Candidates are encouraged to enroll for a variety of courses offered at various institutions around the nation if they took the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) between 2000 and 2024.
Additionally, KUCCPS announced that the application price would be significantly reduced from Sh1500 to Sh500.
The move is aimed at encouraging as many candidates as possible to apply, slashing the cost that has seen applicants from humble backgrounds struggle to apply or fail to do so.
Eligible candidates have until August 22, 2025 to apply for placement into diploma, craft certificate, and artisan certificate courses.
Application requirements
Candidates interested in pursuing Diploma (Level 6) courses must have scored a minimum of C-minus and above in KCSE.
The requirement for Craft Certificate courses (Level 5) has been set at D (plain) and above while Artisan Certificate (level 4 courses) must have scored a minimum of an E in KCSE.
How to apply
Interested candidates are required to visit the KUCCPS portal where they will need to key in their KCSE index number, the year they sat for the KCSE exams, and a password to log in.
Those logging in for the first time are directed to use their Birth Certificate Number or KCPE Index Number (as used in KCSE Exam Registration) as the Initial Password.
Upon successful login, candidates are required to select the courses they wish to pursue 41 public universities, 29 eligible private universities, and other institutions available on the KUCCPS.
Students enrolled for various courses at institutions are eligible for government scholarships and Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) funding.
How to reach KUCCPS for support & inquiries
Application guidelines are available on the KUCCPS website with candidates who run into challenges or have questions encouraged to reach out to the placement body for assistance.
Candidates will be assisted at any TVET institution as well as Huduma Centres across the country.
Those who ran into difficulty may also reach out to KUCCPS by calling 020 5137400 or 0723 954 927, or by emailing info@kuccps.ac.ke.
KUCCPS opens TVET applications, requirements, and cuts fees: How to apply.
